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Indian National Defence College delegation visits Navy Headquarters
An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation, currently in Sri Lanka as part of their curriculum, called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters on18th October 2021. The delegation was led by Major General Hari B Pillai from the directing staff of the Indian National Defence College....
2021-10-19
Navy plants 5000 mangrove saplings in lagoon areas of Jaffna Peninsula
The final phase of the 5000 mangrove sapling planting programme, in lagoon areas of the Jaffna Peninsula, worked off at the Ponnale lagoon on 17th October 2021, under the patronage of Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera....
2021-10-19
Navy takes hold of over 1220kg of smuggled dried turmeric
The Navy took hold of about 1220kg and 700g of smuggled dried turmeric, during special operations conducted at beach of Thewampiddi in Mannar, beach area of Nachchikuda in Mulankavil and Palleimunai in Mannar on 17th and 18th October 2021. The operations also made way to the seizure of a dinghy, a three-wheeler and a suspect in connection to these incidents....
2021-10-18
Defence Secretary lays foundation stone for proposed Pilgrims Hall at Deeghawapi Raja Maha Viharaya
Defence Secretary, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne laid the foundation stone for a proposed Pilgrims Hall (Vishrama Shala) at the Deeghawapi Raja Maha Viharaya on 15th October 2021. Sri Lanka Navy is to enable skilled manpower for the construction of this new building, in line with the development plan of the historic Deeghawapi Raja Maha Vihara....
2021-10-17
Navy nabs 02 suspects for transporting over 1196kg of dried sea cucumber violating license condition
In a special operation carried out in the beach area of Mohoththuwaram, Kalpitiya on 15th October 2021, Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 suspects with about 1196kg and 800g of dried sea cucumber being transported in violation of license condition. ...
2021-10-17
324 well-groomed recruits of 242nd intake pass out in Poonewa
After completion of their basic training, three hundred and twenty four (324) regular and volunteer recruits and women recruits of the 242nd intake of the Sri Lanka Navy, passed out in a colourful ceremony held at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha, Poonewa today (16th October 2021)....
2021-10-16
A squadron of Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet arrives at port of Colombo
A squadron of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet which included the Corvette ‘Gremyashchy’ and submarines ‘B – 603’ and ‘B – 274’ arrived at the Colombo harbour today (16th October 2021). Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ships in precision with naval traditions as they arrived at the port of Colombo....
2021-10-16
Chief of the Army Staff of India pays courtesy call on Commander of the Navy
The Chief of the Army Staff of India, General Manoj Mukund Naravane who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (16th October 2021)....
2021-10-16
Updated Sri Lanka Navy Orders launched
Upon necessary amendments as per the directives of Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, the existing Sri Lanka Navy Orders (SLNOs) to which the Navy has adhered so long, were accredited and re-launched by the Commander of the Navy at the Navy Headquarters on 14th October 2021....
2021-10-15
Four storeyed multi-purpose building at Navy General Hospital declared open
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open the newly built four storeyed multi-purpose building at Navy General Hospital, Welisara today (14th October 2021)....
2021-10-14
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing vessels whilst poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A special operation conducted by the Navy in seas east of Point Pedro and Vettilaikeni on 13th October 2021 led to seizure of 02 Indian fishing vessels poaching in Sri Lankan waters, with 23 Indian fishers aboard. ...
2021-10-14
Norwegian and Netherlands ambassadors meet Commander Eastern Naval Area
The ambassador of Norway to Sri Lanka, HE Joranli Eskedal and the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Tanja Gonggrijp met Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Sanjeewa Dias at the Eastern Command Headquarters on 13th October 2021....
2021-10-14
Navy takes hold of more than 2925kg of smuggled dried turmeric stocks
The Navy managed to take hold of over 2925kg of dried turmeric and 11kg of cardamom stocks attempted to be smuggled in, during special operations conducted in seas off Mandagalaru and Narapadu in Mannar and Pallekuda beach in Mandaitivu on 11th and 12th October 2021. The operations also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects in connection to these rackets. ...
2021-10-13
Navy assists to clear blockage under Wakwella Bridge, Galle
The Navy pressed into action to clear a blockage under the Wakwella Bridge in Galle on 11th and 12th October 2021. This narrow bridge over Gin Ganga in Wakwella area has collected heaps of debris underside, following heavy downpour experienced during the past couple of days....
2021-10-12
Commander of the Navy embarks on visit to Northwestern Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, embarking on a visit to the Northwestern Naval Command, looked into the operational and welfare aspects of the command on 09th and 10th October 2021. During the 02 day visit, he was also accompanied by President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne. ...
2021-10-11
